Park Lane Guest House in Austin, Texas is located right off South Congress, in a residential neighborhood. The eco oasis has everything from free range chickens, to organic mattresses & bedding, an outdoor pool, even a complimentary vegetarian or vegan breakfast. My time at this eco retreat was one filled with bliss, relaxation and detoxification.

Park Lane Guest House was the first vegetarian bed and breakfast that I have ever stayed at. Every detail of this eco retreat in Austin, Texas down to the organic robes, was carefully thought out and non toxic.

Making the most of the space, the bed in the Vicky House is just a short climb (up a wooden ladder) to the king organic plush pillow top mattress. However if the thought of climbing up a ladder to your bed isn't appealing, don't worry as the Park Lane Guest House has 3 other rooms that are accessible wothout a climb.

I absolutely loved the bathroom, while it was not the largest that I have found in a Bed and Breakfast, it included everything from a antique pedestal tub & shower to organic cotton robes.

The details in the Vicky House were seriously my favorite, even down to the shower and bath faucet handles. Just an added bonus to know that the entire cottage was sustainabily built and created from reclaimed materials.

I love wine and was really impressed with the local Texas wine that is offered in the room for purchase by thePark Lane Guest House. Not only was I able to sip on a piece of Texas, however I was also introduced to a whole AVA in the USA (I had no idea wine was grown or produced in Texas).

The vegan breakfast tacos in the morning were absolutely divine and some of the most delicious I have ever tasted. Not pictured (but included in my breakfast) was grapefruit that was grown on the property and orange juice.

Knowing that the Park Lane Guest House had a pool (and how hot and humid Austin, Texas can get), I brought along one of my favorite natural sunscreens from Butter Babes. This certified organic coconut cocoa body butter works as a natural, non toxic sunscreen and leaves your skin both protected and hydrated. You can purchase this alternative natural sunscreen HERE for $48.

The courtyard next to the pool was so whimsical and beautiful, one of my favorite aspects were the chandeliers hanging from trees and pace peace flags strung across the yard.

I am such an animal lover and one of my favorite things about the Park Lane Guest House was the fact that they also have free roaming chickens (well technically they have the option to roam around the yard, if they choose to fly over the fence that protects them from predators at night).

Please note that my stay at the Park Lane Guest House was complimentary, however all my thoughts about the Bed & Breakfast are my own. The standards of this B&B are both ethical and green, which fit into Florum Magazine's own ethical standards.